This seems to be a step in the right direction for the pro-development crowd in Kitchener Waterloo, despite the concerns of some of the area residents. This tower, 144 Park, is planned to be built at the corner on Allen and Park in Waterloo and will be the first condo high rise building in Waterloo [...]
Archive | May, 2009
Waterloo Chronicle reports 27.4% Increase in Home Sales
Great little article from this morning’s Waterloo Chronicle, if you missed it, on the price and volume of houses sold in the Kitchener Waterloo MLS area: Area housing sales up - May 20, 2009 There were 632 homes sold in Kitchener and Waterloo through April, a 27.4 per cent increase compared to March 2009.It marked the [...]
Cambridge Reviewing Waterloo Region Rapid Transit Plan
From today’s The Record, news that Cambridge is reviewing the Rapid Transit plan that was released last week. Cambridge calls for rapid transit review TheRecord.com – Local – Cambridge calls for rapid transit review Jeff Outhit, RECORD STAFF WATERLOO REGION Cambridge will hire a consultant to review a $790-million rapid transit system that could open [...]
Enrollment increasing at schools in Kitchener Waterloo
Good news for Real Estate investors, but not surprising. I was just telling someone that Student Housing is always a strong bet, regardless of the economy. Historically, people tend to spend more on their education, and their children’s education in slower economic times, as an investment in their future. Enrollment is up at the three [...]
More on the Rapid Transit for Kitchener Waterloo and Cambridge
More debate about the proposed Rapid Transit (LRT) for Kitchener Waterloo and Cambridge, Ontario. Not quite as positive as the piece last week on Rapid Transit, eh? Let’s check current before diving into $790M plan TheRecord.com – Local – Let’s check current before diving into $790M plan Jeff Outhit RECORD STAFF You’ll hear a lot [...]
Kitchener Civic District Plan Unveiled
Very cool development news in the paper today about the real estate bordered by Weber, Queen, Ellen and Frederick downtown in Kitchener: Kitchener civic district unveils master plan: Terry Pender, RECORD STAFF KITCHENER The parking lot where Sonia Lewis is standing could one day be part of a bustling urban space with cafes, benches, pedestrian [...]
Light Rapid Transit in Waterloo Region
Light Rapid Transit LRT in Waterloo, Kitchener & Cambridge. How will this affect property values for Real Estate Investors in the Region ?
Real Estate in Canada – Monthly Update May 2009
Canadian Housing Market Firming, Government Support Remains Strong While buyers absorb inventory and demand remains intact especially among first-time buyers, industry experts envision a continual shift to a more balanced market in the coming months. Home prices across the country, which firmed in late winter, remained lower compared to last year but are showing clear [...]
Transit News for Kitchener Waterloo & Cambridge
Some exciting news for the region – GO Buses will connect Waterloo Region with the Go commuter trains in Milton. GO Transit buses roll into Region this fall By Jeff Outhit WATERLOO REGION — GO Transit buses are coming to the region this fall to serve Highway 401 commuters. The buses will ferry local passengers [...]
Residential Tenancies Act: A guide for Real Estate Investors
A Guide to the Residential Tenancies Act – from the Landlord and Tenant Board – PDF Printer Friendly Version This guide is a summary of Ontario’s new Residential Tenancies Act (the Act). This new law came into effect on January 31, 2007. The Act sets out the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants who [...]
